Kenneth P. Moody, age 68 of Batesville, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born May 20, 1948 in Batesville, he is the son of Mary (Nee: Enzinger) and Alvin Moody. He married Betty Eldridge March 25, 1989 at the Batesville Christian Church. He retired from Batesville Casket Company in June of 2009 after 35 years, learning every department before becoming supervisor.
Ken was an accomplished athlete who enjoyed sports of all sorts. A talented pitcher in high school, he nearly turned pro. With his playing days behind him, he stilled followed baseball and was an avid Reds fan. He also was a league bowler for many years, as well as an I.U. basketball fan, but his passion was golf. To say Ken was a golf fanatic would be an understatement. He couldn’t get enough of it. He’d go with his work buddies. He’d go with his family. He’d go with your buddies……it didn’t matter. Spring, summer, fall or winter, it didn’t matter. Winter just required the right equipment. As long as it was above freezing, he’d have his son with him in a covered cart with a portable propane heater. And a basement full of trophies says he was pretty good at it. Away from sports he liked watching the old western shows and most of all, loved being with his grandkids.
Ken is survived by his wife Betty; daughter Holly Meginniss of Spokane, Washington; sons Jason Moody of Greenfield, Indiana, Ryan Moody of Morris, Shawn Raver of Dallas, Texas, Scott Dashnaw of Versailles, Indiana; sisters Beverly Jumper of Marseilles, Illinois, Anita Zielinski of Troy, Ohio, Roseann Tousley and Cindy Weiler, both of Batesville; brother Keith Moody of Batesville and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Kevin Moody.
Visitation is Friday, November 25th, from 4 – 7 p.m. with the family present from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Saturday, November 26th, at St. Louis Church with Rev. Stan Pondo officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Cemetery in Harrison, Ohio. The family requests memorials to Batesville Rescue 10 or the Batesville Athletic Boosters Club.